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susan 21 posts |
Jun 18, 2000, 16:16
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Just arrived back home after a lovely pre-Summer Solstice weekend in Avebury. Is anyone going to Stonehenge for Wednesday morning? I'm hoping to.
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RiotGibbon 1527 posts |
Jun 20, 2000, 11:32
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I'm taking the 2 little Gibbonnettes down tonight ... I think they're look forward more to having tomorrow off school, but there you go press release to follow
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RiotGibbon 1527 posts |
Jun 20, 2000, 11:33
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ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUMMER SOLSTICE AT STONEHENGE 21 JUNE 2000 English Heritage is pleased to be providing managed open access to Stonehenge over the summer solstice 2000. This is the first time the site has been open to the public over the summer solstice since 1984. It is an important step towards achieving the vision of the Stonehenge Master Plan to provide greatly improved public access to the World Heritage Site. English Heritage has been working closely with the National Trust, the Wiltshire Constabulary and others to put full operational arrangements in place. The key priorities are to ensure public order and safety, to protect Stonehenge and its surrounding monuments and to allow everyone who comes along to enjoy a peaceful celebration of the solstice. Entry will be free of charge and subject to the Terms and Conditions given below. OPENING / CLOSING TIMES Free access will be provided to Stonehenge from 2330 hours on Tuesday 20 June until 0730 hours on Wednesday 21 June. People are advised not to arrive at the monument in advance of the opening time. Normal visitor operations will resume at 0900 hours on 21 June. Sunrise is at approximately 0445 hours on 21 June. At the time of sunrise, a human line will be formed to the south of the stone circle. It is hoped that, weather permitting, this will enable everyone to see the great spectacle of the sun rising over the Heel Stone, casting its rays through the monument.
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RiotGibbon 1527 posts |
Jun 20, 2000, 11:33
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PARKING Car parking will be provided at a location just off the A303, near the A344/A360 junction and will be clearly signposted. People will be able to walk the 1 km to Stonehenge safely along the A344, which will be closed to unauthorised traffic. Subject to weather conditions, coaches and large vehicles may need to be directed to alternative parking. The car park will open at 2300 hours on 20 June. Last admission will be at 0700 hours on 21 June. Vehicles will have to vacate the car park by 1200 hours on 21 June at the latest. People are advised not to arrive at the car park in advance of the opening time. The Stonehenge car park next to the monument will be closed to the public. Any cars found parked illegally in the surrounding area are liable to be removed. ROAD CLOSURES Road closures will be in operation to ensure safe pedestrian passage to Stonehenge and allow unimpeded access in the event of an emergency. Please follow the signs as advised. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY TO STONEHENGE Stonehenge is Britain’s greatest prehistoric monument and a World Heritage Site. To many, it is considered to be a sacred site. People coming to Stonehenge to celebrate the solstice are asked to take personal responsibility and show respect to the archaeological landscape and countryside. In accordance with English Heritage’s duty of care both to members of the public and to Stonehenge and its surrounding monuments, the following Terms and Conditions of Entry will apply. These Terms and Conditions will be made clear to every person arriving at Stonehenge for the summer solstice. English Heritage reserves the right to undertake searches to ensure that the Terms and Conditions are adhered to. No climbing on the Stones Climbing on the Stones can damage the delicate lichens and, potentially, the Stones themselves. No substances or objects which could cause damage to the Stones or ground No fires or fireworks This includes braziers, camp fires, barbecues, naked flames and fireworks and applies to Stonehenge, the surrounding landscape and the designated car park. No amplified music This applies to Stonehenge, the surrounding landscape and the designated car park. No camping This applies to Stonehenge, the surrounding landscape and the designated car park. Details of nearby campsites are given below. No dogs or other animals No dogs or other animals, with the exception of Guide Dogs, will be allowed into the Stonehenge monument area. No bottles or other glass People are asked not to bring bottles of alchohol on site. No bottles, glasses or any other form of glass container will be allowed in the monument area due to the large number of people who walk barefoot throughout the year at Stonehenge and livestock in the surrounding fields. No offensive weapons This applies to Stonehenge, the surrounding landscape and the designated car park.
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RiotGibbon 1527 posts |
Jun 20, 2000, 11:34
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COUNTRYSIDE AWARENESS People are asked not to drop litter and to respect local farmers’ crops and livestock. SMOKING / FIRE RISK If weather conditions have been hot and dry, subject to Fire Brigade advice it may be necessary to apply a no smoking policy in the monument area. ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES There will be a minibus service between the designated car park and Stonehenge for people who are wheelchairbound, have mobility difficulties or are infirm. The minibus will be available from 2300 hours on 20 June to 0800 hours on 21 June. Wheelchair users, accompanied by one carer, will be given access to Stonehenge via the visitor entry point and the tunnel under the A344. This access route will be closed to the general public. Wheelchairs will not be provided by English Heritage. LAVATORY FACILITIES Portaloos, including two toilets for disabled people, will be provided. REFRESHMENT FACILITIES Authorised catering points, selling hot and cold refreshments, will be provided. FIRST AID/EMERGENCY SERVICES The Wiltshire Ambulance Service, St Johns Ambulance Service and the Wiltshire Fire Brigade will be in attendance. RUBBISH DISPOSAL There will be a designated area for rubbish disposal and black refuse sacks will be provided. MEETING POINTS There will be two clearly marked meeting points, one in the designated car park and one close to the entrance to the monument. LOCAL CAMPING FACILITIES No camping will be allowed in the Stonehenge area. There are two local campsites: Stonehenge Touring Park, Orcheston, Nr Shrewton Tel 01980 620304 Salisbury Caravan & Camp Site, Hudsons Field, Castle Road, Salisbury Tel 01722 320713 GENERAL ADVICE Despite the time of year, the weather at Stonehenge is very likely to be cold and damp, and people are advised to wear appropriate clothing and footwear. The monument will be illuminated during the hours of darkness, but people may want to bring a torch for the walk from the car park. LIABILITY English Heritage accepts no liability for any injury to persons or damage to property arising in any way whatever whilst at Stonehenge and entry is at people’s own risk. SOLSTICE INFORMATION HOTLINE For further information about the summer solstice at Stonehenge, please telephone English Heritage on 01793 414586.
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Apollo 29 posts |
Jun 21, 2000, 17:50
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Nice one, Gibbon. The best postings I've seen in ages.
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